The Breaking Point of Love

Chapter 123

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Jordyn didn’t notice the indifference in Celeste’s tone. She breathed out a sigh of relief upon hearing what Celeste had just said.

Ivan handed his gift to Betty, and Celeste followed afterward.

The first gift she gave Betty was an embroidery painting. “Grandma had Trevor help prepare this painting for you.

Betty took the painting, unfolded it, and examined it for a while. It was exactly what she wanted. Smiling with satisfaction, she said, “How considerate of her.”

. Next, Celeste handed the emerald jewelry set to Betty. “This is from Trevor.”

The jewelry set was of exceptional quality.

Betty liked it a lot.

– However, since it was a gift from Trevor, she closed the box and put it away right after she took a glance at it. She

remarked in a neutral tone, “It looks lovely. Pass along my thanks to him for me.”

She never asked whether Trevor would come to celebrate her birthday.

She didn’t care enough to ask, nor did she want to.

Celeste knew Betty wasn’t fond of Trevor. She’d have definitely defended Trevor in the

But now, she no longer spoke up for him. She took out the gift she had

past.

ed for Betty and handed it to her.

It was just as Celeste had expected–among all the gifts Betty received, she loved the set of exquisite scholar’s writing set from Celeste the most.

Betty had it in her hand, admiring it nonstop. Immediately, she went to the study and wrote a piece of calligraphy.

gifts were given, they all sat down for

filled with warmth

was all

And yet…

fleeting loneliness could be seen

and the rest understood that today was, above all, a

an important day like this, there was

made Celeste avert her gaze, her eyes growing

the atmosphere

with closer ties

hotel they had reserved for dinner in the evening as

that the

noticed Jordyn sitting aside, looking bored. Hence, he tenderly

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hearing that, Celeste knew Jordyn was

She stayed in

her mind was

row today. However, Wynn seeined to be busy too because she barely texted her

all went to the

guests were slowly arriving at around

and guided the guests to their seats. Hesitating for a moment, the guest said, “Apologies, Mr. Rodriguez. I have a banquet to attend today. I’ll just have

Celeste understood and didn’t insist, knowing the guest had

thought it was just an

their gifts and then left. On top of that, several guests opted to have their secretaries bring the

situation, it seemed that the majority of the reserved tables

joyous occasion with a well–prepared birthday feast. Betty would probably be upset once she found

understand if the guest had decided to leave early for personal

that his expression would certainly be far

Ivan couldn’t help but turn to Robert Langley, who had a closer relationship with him, and asked, “A lot of friends mentioned that they didn’t have time for food tonight, and they all said they’re

or left after giving presents–could they be attending the same banquet as Robert? What were the odds of

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